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Four levels.
One path to the stage.

From the first namaskaram to the arangetram, every student moves through the Pandanallur dance form level by level, under Guru Smt. Abirami Uwenshankar.

The journey

From the first adavu to the arangetram.

FoundationPosture, rhythm, basic adavus
IntermediateFull adavu system, first margam items
AdvancedVarnam, padam, tillana, deeper abhinaya
ArangetramThe first full solo recital
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01 · For beginners

Foundation

Builds posture, rhythm and the basic vocabulary of Bharatanatyam.

  • Namaskaram and dance etiquette
  • Posture: aramandi and muzhumandi
  • Basic adavus in three speeds
  • Asamyuta and samyuta hastas
  • Keeping talam and counting rhythm
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02 · After the foundation

Intermediate

Completes the adavu system and begins the first items of the margam.

  • Complete adavu system
  • Alarippu and jathiswaram
  • Head, eye and neck movements
  • First abhinaya through shlokas
  • Sollukattu recitation
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03 · Repertoire and expression

Advanced

The central items of the repertoire, with deeper abhinaya.

  • Shabdam, varnam, padam and tillana
  • Navarasa and sanchari bhava
  • Jathis and complex korvais
  • Stage presence and group work
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Part of every course

The dance, and the knowledge behind it.

Theory: Natya Shastra & Abhinaya DarpanamTalam & sollukattuAbhinayaPandanallur technique

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Questions

Before you begin.

Do I need any experience to join?

No. The Foundation level is for beginners and starts with namaskaram, posture and the basic adavus.

Can I watch a class before enrolling?

Yes. You are welcome to come and watch a class before you enrol. Call, message us or apply for admission to arrange a visit.

Which style of Bharatanatyam is taught?

The Pandanallur dance form, under Guru Smt. Abirami Uwenshankar.

What are the timings, age groups and fees?

Please call +91 81486 59391 for the current batch timings, age groups and fees.

What does preparing for the arangetram involve?

Full margam preparation, one-to-one guidance from the guru, rehearsals with a live orchestra, and costume, make-up and stagecraft.

Take your first step.

Visit a class, meet the guru and find the right level for you or your child.

For admissions WhatsApp us Call +91 81486 59391